Saturday, December 20, 2014

Psychedelic

Despite being a non-Christian country, Christmas can still be felt in Japan, especially in Tokyo. From the elaborate illuminations to the Christmas carols playing in the airwaves and Christmas decors displayed in the malls, Japan is indeed embracing the holidays!

The lights are in triangular shapes, it was circular last year. The colors of the triangles changes in sync with the carols. Psychedelic! Funny but no one is minding the cold weather as long as one can a get a souvenir shot. The display of lights are kind of hypnotizing. The crowd is tolerable though as most left the place immediately after taking a souvenir shot or two; unlike me and other photo enthusiasts.

Though the colors fit the mood of the holiday, sometimes, it's good to let your imagination work -- say, strip the tunnel its colors. The below picture has a different story right?

Maybe I’ll drop by again here before the year ends and have another series. Passing through the Luminous Tunnel is free of charge by the way! For the meantime, Happy Holidays everyone!

Beautiful photos once more, Totomai! I would love to see the Luminouse Tunnel. I like your end-of-year poem & thinking about the 'pastel skies' arriving in the new year. I think this can be interpreted on many levels.

What a wonderful spot, the Luminous Tunnel. I especially like the first two shots, with the deep pink tones. It must be wonderful to walk inside it. Loved your poem too, remembering home........I am looking forward to brighter skies in the new year, too, Totomai! And to enjoying more of your work!

A feast for the eyes and soul...your photos make me think we are inside a Christmas ball/ornament on a Christmas tree....and I adore the black and white photo. And your end of year celebration is one that is simple, playful and soulful waiting for the break of dawn....love it all!

Beautiful shots Totomai! It is a unique fare to share. The perspective accorded a lot of depth into all of the shots. Still it takes talent to compose and you did it perfectly.And a most apt verse to welcome the new year!

Totomai, no words...sigh. I think it's hard though for eyes these colors...Loved your short poem, wish you too the pastel sky to see more often, do shouts and post for your readers and friends. Thank you! Happy New Year! :)x